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Ankam Mounika was elected chairperson and Mohd Shoaib vice-chairman of Khanapur municipality amid political tensions, with allegations against Congress over disruptions, marking the conclusion of repeatedly postponed civic body elections

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of undermining the people’s mandate in recent municipal elections by resorting to threats, inducements, and intimidation.

The election for Thorrur Municipality chairperson and vice-chairperson was marred by high drama and protests from BRS leaders who accused Congress of illegally securing the municipality. The Congress' victory in the election raised concerns over procedural violations

A BRS delegation filed a complaint with the SEC, alleging Congress-led violence and irregularities in the recent municipal elections. The party sought strict action, including cases against Congress leaders, after multiple instances of assault and intimidation were reported

BRS won 18 municipalities in Telangana municipal polls; Congress retained control over most urban local bodies. Fresh elections in 11 municipalities scheduled Tuesday under district collector supervision

The BRS secured the Sircilla municipal chairperson and vice-chairperson posts unopposed after winning 27 of 39 wards. Jindam Kala was elected chairperson and Darla Sandeep vice-chairman, reaffirming Sircilla as a stronghold of the party

Tension gripped Manikonda on Sunday evening when a large police contingent arrived at the residence of former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy. The move was reportedly linked to a case registered against him following alleged violations during the counting of municipal election votes in Tandur.

The hung verdict in 38 Urban Local Bodies across Telangana has triggered intense political manoeuvring, with the Congress relying on ex-officio members and independents to secure control of key municipalities.

Factionalism within the Congress has left the Jagtial municipal council in limbo, with no group securing a majority in the 50-member body. Congress won 23 seats, but internal divisions between senior leader T Jeevan Reddy and MLA Dr Sanjay Kumar have split the party’s strength.

The BJP, despite holding four Assembly seats in the erstwhile Adilabad district, failed to secure majorities in the recent municipal elections. Congress, AIMIM and independents now hold the balance of power.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao dismissed Congress claims of a “clean sweep” in municipal elections, highlighting BRS’ strong performance as ruling party compared to Congress’ previous tenure in opposition. He also criticised BJP’s poor showing and alleged misuse of money in polls

The civic poll results in erstwhile Adilabad district dealt a setback to the ruling Congress, which had predicted a strong performance. Six municipalities, including Adilabad and Bhainsa, delivered hung verdicts, leaving independents, BJP and AIMIM in decisive positions.

Tension gripped Khammam after BRS and CPI (M) cadres staged a protest at the Edulapuram counting centre, accusing election officials of bias for refusing recount requests in wards where BRS candidates lost by narrow margins of five and eight votes.

Tension flared in Jangaon after Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy allegedly attempted to abduct an independent candidate who had pledged support to the BRS.

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao described the party’s victory in over 700 municipal wards as a clear sign of public dissatisfaction with the Congress government in Telangana. He vowed that BRS would continue to hold the Congress accountable.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao dismissed Congress’s claim of a landslide victory in the Telangana municipal polls, arguing that the ruling party secured only about 60 per cent of urban local bodies. He highlighted hung verdicts in several councils and accused Congress of irregularities and inducements.

The BRS claimed victory in 11 of the 19 municipalities in the erstwhile Medak district, securing majorities in Cheriyal, Dubbak, Gajwel, Toopran, Gaddapotharam and Gummadidala. With support from Independents, the party is set to form municipal bodies in Zaheerabad, Medak, Indresham, Isnapur and Jinnaram.

A dramatic turn unfolded in Jogulamba Gadwal’s municipal elections when the BRS candidate Jayamma, initially declared winner in the eighth ward, lost by a single vote after a recount demanded by Congress candidate Venkatamma.

The Telangana State Election Commission has announced that counting of votes from the municipal elections will begin at 8 am on Friday at designated centres. Security has been tightened, with Section 163 of the BNSS in force around counting halls.

Congress leader T Jagga Reddy has defended his actions at a Sangareddy polling station, claiming he was compelled to intervene after Inspector V Shiva Kumar allegedly manhandled a Congress worker.